Location

Wild Basin entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park is off of Highway 7 between Lyons and Estes Park.
Enter Wild Basin, Rocky Mountain National Park entrance and drive back several miles to end of road and the trailhead. Meet at the trailhead. Parking is sparse, carpool if you can. You might need to have/buy a National Parks Pass or Rocky Mountain week pass to get into the Park if the ranger is on duty when you get to the kiosk.

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Details

Hike to the picturesque falls named after the rare Calypso orchid that can be sometimes seen in patches near the falls in the summer. In Greek mythology, Calypso was the sea nymph that charmed Ulysses. Look for the elusive water ouzel (American Dipper).